The New York Rangers (9-6-4) and Los Angeles Kings (11-8-2) meet Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Kings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Rangers picked up a 2-1 win at the San Jose Sharks Saturday, and they’re 2-0-1 across the past 3 games overall. After an 8-goal explosion in Detroit on Nov. 10, New York has lit the lamp just 9 times across the past 4 outings. However, it has allowed just 7 total goals over that span, resulting in 4 Unders.
The Kings were tripped up 3-2 in overtime in Seattle last time out on Saturday, and they are just 1-2-1 across the past 4 games overall. Los Angeles will be glad to see the Blueshirts, as the Kings have won 4 in a row against Eastern Conference teams dating back to Oct. 26.
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Rangers at Kings odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:55 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rangers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Kings -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers +0.5 (-110) | Kings -0.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)
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Rangers at Kings projected goalies
Igor Shesterkin (9-2-3, 2.34 GAA, .917 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jonathan Quick (6-6-1, 3.15 GAA, .892 SV%, 1 SO)
Shesterkin got off to a slow start by his standards, but he has been rounding into his Vezina form since flipping the calendar from October to November. He is 4-2-1 with a 2.12 GAA and .920 SV% with a shutout in 7 starts in the month.
Quick has been rather erratic this season. He had back-to-back stellar performances Nov. 8-10, allowing just 1 goal on 53 shots against the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks. He followed that up by coughing up 10 goals on 55 shots in back-to-back road setbacks against the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks.
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Rangers at Kings picks and predictions
Prediction
Kings 3, Rangers 2
The KINGS (-110) have cashed in 4 straight against Eastern Conference teams, while also cashing in 5 in a row on home ice. In addition, the Kings have won 10 of the past 14 against Metropolitan Division foes.
The Rangers have not done well against winning teams, going just 2-8 in the past 10 against teams with a .500 record or better. New York is also just 2-5 in the past 7 meetings with the Kings, including 0-4 in the past 4 in L.A.
Puck line/Against the spread
There is no puck line available in this game at the time of publishing, as the line is listed as a pick ’em.
AVOID.
Over/Under
UNDER 5.5 (+110) is worth a play at plus money, as these two netminders have the potential to make it a long night for the other side.
The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 on the road for the Rangers, and Shesterkin is playing with a lot more confidence and consistency in November.
The Under is 5-2 in the past 7 games overall for the Kings while hitting at a 4-0 clip in the past 4 meetings in this series.
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